James V. Pearson Lakewood Corporate Lawyer

Mr. Pearson has 30 years experience in business law, business management and consulting. He has received a Martindale-Hubbell top AV@ rating for attorneys and is President of Pearson & Paris, P.C., a prestigious Colorado law firm which emphasizes commercial transactions and litigation, real estate, banking, insurance and recreation law, and criminal defense. Mr. Pearson has an extensive background in business transactions and litigation and he routinely advises on matters related to both. He founded and is chairman of the board of RiverReach Youth Initiative, an organization that helps young people gain a sense of responsibility to their community and environment, rewarding participating youth with recreational outings. He holds a B.S. and Juris Doctorate degrees and lectures frequently in the areas of business and related liability issues including recreational liability. He is also a past contributing editor for Adventure Travel Business Magazine and the American Bicyclist.

EMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

Founding Partner and President, Pearson & Paris, P.C.

Founding Partner and President, Pearson, Horowitz & Burnett, P.C. The firm acted as general counsel for a variety of business clients on a regional, national and international level.

Chairman and Founder, RiverReach Youth Initiative, a non-profit organization which provides outdoor recreational opportunities for disadvantaged population segments. RiverReach recently merged with another similar organization, cityWILD.

Board Member, American Mountain Guides Association, a non-profit organization that represents the interests of American mountain guides by providing support, education and standards.

Former Chairman of the Board and General Counsel, Adventure Travel Society, an international association which emphasizes the development of adventure travel and the economic benefits of eco-tourism.

Former National Defense Counsel for Outfitters and Guides Insurance Program, The Connecticut Insurance Group (program was discontinued).

Former Advisory Board of Trustees, American Wildlands, an international non-profit organization which emphasizes preservation of North America's natural resources.

Former Board Member, Denver Rail Heritage Society, a non-profit organization which is dedicated to preserving historic rail travel in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, including operation of a trolley system.

Former Advisory Board Member, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Springs, CO.

Former Board Member and Founder, Alpenglow Mountainsport, Inc., a retail and wholesale supplier of equipment related to outdoor adventure and recreation.

Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker

Certified Ski Instructor, emeritus status, Professional Ski Instructors of America

Member: Denver and Colorado Bar Associations; Federal Bar Association, International Law Society; Colorado Real Estate Commission.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
President	Pearson & Paris, P.C.	Lakewood, CO	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Sturm College of Law, University of Denver	JD	Law School	1978
University of Colorado	MBA		1976
Iowa State University	B.S	Government and Economics	1971

State / Court	Date
Colorado	1978

• Denver Bar Association
  Federal Bar Association
  International Law Society
  Colorado Real Estate Commission

• Selected to National Directory of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals, 1994 - 2008
  Drafted Tort Reform Legislation Limiting Liability of River Rafting Outfitters in Colorado, 1994
  Selected as an Expert on Recreation Law to Appear on the Nationally Televised Premier Show of Miller's Law, 1993
  Martindale-Hubbell Top AV rating

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  Acquisition of Dynamic Plastics, Inc. and Mulay Plastics by Xpectra, Inc. Kabool Electronics Co., Ltd. Investment in Caleb Technology Corp. Omnibancorp and KeyCorp Merger. U.S. Global Opportunities Offering and Investment in Glomato.com.

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